The Complete Series (Nos. 1–12)
All twelve Missouri Native Series packets, the full growing guide and a keepsake postal box. Something in bloom from April to October.
Every stamp in the Missouri Native Series, Nos. 1 through 12, in a keepsake postal box. It’s the whole collection in one parcel: twelve native wildflowers chosen to bloom in turn from April into October, from Golden Alexanders in spring to New England Aster when the monarchs come through in fall.
The set covers sun and part shade, dry glades and damp clay, compact plants for the front of a bed and tall ones for the back. Three are monarch host plants. Others feed swallowtail and checkerspot caterpillars, specialist bees, hummingbirds, night-flying sphinx moths and goldfinches.
The full growing guide in the box covers every species, with winter sowing, the fridge method and a Missouri planting calendar. Each packet is hand-filled in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Details
- Price: $48, shipping included ($54 if bought as twelve single packets)
- In the box:
- No. 1 Purple Coneflower · No. 2 Ozark Coneflower · No. 3 Black-eyed Susan
- No. 4 Butterfly Milkweed · No. 5 Swamp Milkweed · No. 6 Common Milkweed
- No. 7 Wild Bergamot · No. 8 Lanceleaf Coreopsis · No. 9 Rough Blazing Star
- No. 10 New England Aster · No. 11 Missouri Evening Primrose · No. 12 Golden Alexanders
- Full growing guide
- Keepsake postal box
- When to sow: Ten packets carry the SOW DEC–FEB postmark. Wild Bergamot (No. 7) says SOW MAR–MAY and Missouri Evening Primrose (No. 11) says SOW SEP–NOV.
- Bloom season once established: April through October
- Best for: Gardens in Missouri and nearby states. Every species grows in USDA zones 5–8; most range wider.
- Caution: The three milkweeds (Nos. 4, 5 and 6) are toxic if eaten (ASPCA lists milkweeds as toxic to dogs, cats and horses), and their sap can irritate skin and eyes. Keep pets and livestock from grazing them. No. 6 Common Milkweed spreads by underground roots, so give it room.
- Gift note: Add one at checkout, up to 200 characters.
- Shipping: Free, by USPS Ground Advantage with tracking. Ships in 2–4 business days.
- Grow Guarantee: If a packet doesn’t come up after you follow the guide, tell us within 12 months and we’ll send a replacement packet.
How to use
- Read the postmarks. Each packet’s postmark tells you its season. Sort the packets into winter, spring and fall.
- Plan by sun and soil. The guide in the box (and our sun and soil guide) shows which numbers go together in dry sun, damp clay or part shade.
- Winter-sow the ten winter packets between December and February, in jugs or on bare ground. See our winter sowing guide.
- Sow Wild Bergamot in spring on bare, moist soil, and Missouri Evening Primrose in fall on gritty, well-drained ground.
- Keep the box. It’s made to hold the collection.
Questions
Is this a good gift for a new gardener?
Yes, especially paired with patience. Winter sowing is simple, and the guide walks through each step. Native perennials usually take two or three years to reach full bloom.
Do I need a big yard for all twelve?
Not necessarily, but Common Milkweed (No. 6) spreads by roots and is best where it can roam, and a few species grow 3–5 ft tall. A small yard can start with a few numbers and save the rest for next season.
How much do I save over single packets?
Twelve single packets cost $54. The Complete Series is $48 and ships free, and it adds the full guide and the keepsake box.
Can I add a gift note?
Yes. There’s a gift note box on this page (up to 200 characters). Gift notes are free.